Citrus Heights Sentinel

Citrus Heights discount retailer re-brands with new name. Here’s why
By Mike Hazlip— A discount wholesale business that opened in the former Smart and Final building has changed its name from Charity Shop to The Discount Store…

Public hearing to be held for proposed Starbucks on Auburn Blvd
By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Planning Commission this week is set to review a proposal to build a new Starbucks at the edge of the city limit…

The Civic Minute: What’s happening at Citrus Heights City Hall?
Citrus Heights council members will meet Thursday to vote on whether to approve a $20,000 grant request to fund more public murals, consider a $60,000 contract, and…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: students, obituary, rental regulations
Latest local news briefs include plans for an upcoming city study session regarding short-term rental regulations, more than two-dozen San Juan Unified School District students reportedly still being in Afghanistan, and an obituary for an 87-year-old Citrus Heights…

Car show, bridal expo to be held in Citrus Heights this weekend
By Mike Hazlip— Several events are taking place at Sunrise Mall this weekend, after months of reduced activity as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Citrus Heights police investigating report of armed robbery in Kohl’s parking lot
By Mike Hazlip— Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery outside the Citrus Heights Kohl’s store that took place Tuesday afternoon.

Massive 410-unit apartment complex in Citrus Heights sells for $120M
By Mike Hazlip— The 410-unit Autumn Ridge Apartments near Greenback Lane and Auburn Boulevard has been sold for $120 million to global property investment firm Kennedy Wilson, according to the Sacramento Business Journal.

34-year-old identified as man killed in Citrus Heights shooting last week
Sentinel staff report– The coroner’s office has released the name of the man killed in a shooting last Thursday near Lichen Drive as a 34-year-old resident of Roseville.

Recall Election: Citrus Heights City Hall to open as Vote Center from Sept. 4-14th
Sentinel staff report– Those wishing to cast their votes in-person for the upcoming recall election can do so at Citrus Heights City Hall, beginning this Saturday and continuing through Election Day on Sept. 14th.

What’s going on next to McDonald’s on Sunrise Blvd?
By Mike Hazlip— Drivers along Sunrise Boulevard near Old Auburn Road may have noticed construction activity over the past few months next to McDonald’s and a used car dealership.

Planning Commission to take ‘deep dive’ look at Sunrise Mall proposal
Sentinel staff report– The city’s plans continue to move ahead for re-envisioning the declining Sunrise Mall property as a thriving hub for events, dining, entertainment and housing.

DoorDash ‘deactivates’ driver who allegedly stole tip jar from local restaurant
By Mike Hazlip— A DoorDash spokeswoman said Thursday that the company deactivated a delivery driver after security camera footage from a local Citrus Heights restaurant was publicized appearing to show the driver stealing a tip jar from the…




